Fishing & Outdoor Adventures — 2026-09-22
Fresh data from the past 24 hours is thin, but two solid stories stand out: Colorado's Arkansas and Colorado Rivers are fishing well with a prime Blue-Winged Olive hatch window, and Old River Outdoor Shop just announced a new online camping and adventure store. We round it out with a gear pick drawn from recent ultralight coverage.
Fishing & Outdoor Adventures — 2026-09-22
Fishing Report
Colorado anglers get the clearest picture this week. The Arkansas River is offering a prime BWO (Blue-Winged Olive) hatch window between 11 AM and 2 PM — watch the tailouts for rising fish and match them with a #22 dry or emerger pattern.
On the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs, the Roaring Fork gauge is showing a big change: flows jumped from last week's 256 CFS to 613 CFS, with water temperatures at a crisp 56.5°F and clear water — though check post-storm clarity. Expect slightly off-color water in the lower sections and concentrate on the slower seams and eddies where trout are stacking up.
For planning ahead, the Farmers' Almanac fishing calendar can help you map moon phases and best fishing days for the rest of the fall season.
Trail & Camp
Big news for gear shoppers: Old River Outdoor Shop announced on September 22, 2026 plans to launch a new online camping and adventure store, expanding its retail footprint beyond the physical storefront.
As September crowds thin out on the trails, Michigan DNR continues to update its weekly statewide fishing report for conditions across the state — worth checking if you're headed to the Great Lakes region.
Gear Pick
The Mountain Hardwear Alakazam pack is our pick this week. Adventure Alan notes it's one of the first mainstream outdoor industry brand designs offered in ALUULA fabric, and the brand took a big swing on this one — the editors call it the most interesting pack design they've seen so far.
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